West Tampa Tobacco Company Releases Dark Time Cigar

June 12, 2025

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced that its new cigar, Dark Time, has shipped to U.S. retailers and will soon be available internationally. Introduced at the PCA Show in New Orleans earlier this year, Dar... Read More...

George Rico Joins PCA Board of Directors

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2025

Press Releases

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has appointed George Rico of Gran Habano to its Board of Directors, filling the associate member position vacated by Max Bichler, who recently resigned from both the PCA boar... Read More...

Lost and Found Cigars Announces Give A F*CK Cigar for Charity

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Press Releases

Robert Caldwell and Lost and Found Cigars have unveiled their latest release, the Give A F*CK cigar, a robusto designed to make a difference. This 5” x 50 cigar comes in paper-wrapped bundles of 10, priced at a... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – King of the Ring, Celebrity Cigar Brand Bracket Challenge

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What is the most exciting cigar brand represented by a celebrity? In this episode, the Dojo crew, joined by co-host Juan Cancel and special guest William 'Cigar Coop' Cooper, will crown the King of the Ring—the... Read More...

Outcast Cigars Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Press Releases

Outcast Cigars, a new premium cigar brand, has started shipping to retailers. The brand aims to appeal to those who value individuality and independence. Outcast Cigars uses a Brazilian Cubra wrapper, a hybr... Read More...

Powstanie SBC24 Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2025

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has begun shipping its limited SBC24 release to retailers who placed orders during this year’s premium cigar trade show. The SBC24 marks the latest installment in the brand’s Small Batch Cod... Read More...

Davidoff Marks 150 Years with Celebrations and Expansion

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2025

Press Releases

In 2025, Oettinger Davidoff AG is commemorating its 150th anniversary, tracing its roots back to 1875 when Max Oettinger opened a tobacconist shop in Basel, Switzerland. To honor the milestone, the company will... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mule Variations

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Not to be redundant but it's time to kick that mule in the ass. This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their quest to bring fun twists to classic cocktails. They’re shaking things up by tes... Read More...

La Aurora USA Opens Miami Distribution Hub, Partners with Neptune Cigars on Little Havana Mural

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2025

Press Releases

La Aurora USA and Caribbean Sunrise Spirits have announced two major developments in Miami: the official opening of a new distribution center and the unveiling of a large-scale mural in collaboration with Neptu... Read More...

E.P. Carrillo Connecticut Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 6, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping the E.P. Carrillo Connecticut, the latest addition to its Essence Series, to retailers across the country. This marks the fourth blend in the series, joining Sumatra, Maduro, an... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Justin Andrews Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Eric Guttormson

June 4, 2025

Smoke Night Live

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Andrews, Director of New Business Development at Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Justin will be joining us live in-studio from Dojo headquarters and will update us on ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Old Fashioned Variation

Eric Guttormson

June 2, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor variations are the next stop in our pairing odyssey! That's right, folks, we're diving into classic cocktails with bold, creative twists. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy take on a show favorite, th... Read More...

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